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Crisis hotlines are being targeted for sexually harassing phone calls
Counselors who work at crisis hotline centers like 988 are sometimes targeted by deceitful callers, who keep them on the line and sexually harass them.
A spike in wolf killings around Yellowstone has conservationists worried
by Nick Mott
Last year, two neighboring states loosened restrictions on hunting wolves outside Yellowstone, resulting in a spike in deaths. Locally that's politically popular, but biologists see problems.
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died
by Andrew Limbong
According to a post on his verified Twitter feed, he died following a long illness. He was 67.
Former Oregon women's prison nurse faces federal charges for assaulting inmates
by Conrad Wilson
Federal prosecutors have indicted a former Oregon state prison nurse for multiple counts of abuse against incarcerated women. The feds stepped in after Oregon officials declined to prosecute.
Gov. DeSantis takes over congressional redistricting in Florida
by Greg Allen
Florida's legislature says instead of drawing new maps for congressional districts, it will cede the responsibility to Gov. DeSantis, who wants to eliminate two African-American voting districts.
Police fine Britain's Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak for attending parties in lockdown
by Frank Langfitt
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his finance minister are being fined for attending parties prohibited during the pandemic lockdowns. Opposition members called on them both to resign.
Russia calls peace talks 'a dead end' as it preps a new offensive in eastern Ukraine
by Brian Mann
The upcoming offensive from Russia is expected to be much more focused and much more bloody, and that raises questions about Ukraine's ability to withstand the next phase of war.
MTA official and lifelong Brooklyn resident on attack at subway station
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with John Samuelson, a member of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board, about his reaction to the attack in a Brooklyn subway station that injured multiple people.
16 people are injured after New York City subway shooting
by Jasmine Garsd
Tuesday morning, 16 people were injured during an attack that began on a New York City subway car during morning rush hour. Authorities are still looking for the shooter.
Set of golf clubs once used by Tiger Woods sells for record amount
A set of golf clubs allegedly used by Tiger Woods to win four of his 15 major championships sold for over $5 million.
The DNC is considering changing how the party picks its presidential candidates
by Juana Summers
The Democratic National Committee is considering an overhaul of its presidential nominating process this week. It would give more diverse states an earlier role and promote primaries over caucuses.
The rate of inflation made its sharpest spike since 1981
Consumer prices in March were up 8.5% from a year ago — the sharpest increase since December of 1981. Stubbornly high inflation is a challenge for the U.S. economy and the Biden administration.